Mandatory Accident and Serious Incident Notification

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In plain language

If your drone is involved in an accident or a serious safety incident, you must immediately report it to the Irish Aviation Authority's UAS Division and the police (An Garda Síochána).

Requirement as structured

In the case of an accident or serious incident, the UAS operator must immediately notify the UAS Division of the Irish Aviation Authority and An Garda Síochána.

Original regulatory text

In the case of an accident or serious incident, the operator of the UAS shall immediately notify the UAS Division of the Authority, an Garda Síochána, and in accordance with the Air Navigation (Notification and Investigation of Accidents, Serious Incidents and Incidents) Regulations